
Happy 64th Birthday Tom Cruise
A look back at Tom Cruise's career trajectory during the 1980s.


Hosted by Aimee Thomes Plesa · EN · 22 episodes
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Come celebrate the 80’s with me and my guests as we reminisce about the people, places and things that made the 80’s the best decade ever.
Aimee Thomes Plesa hosts The Epic 80’s, a history show with 22 episodes published.

A look back at Tom Cruise's career trajectory during the 1980s.

They were nowhere then everywhere! Wine coolers quickly became THE adult beverage of the decade. It was the perfect blend of product, packaging and promotion.

Today, I talk about 5 of the greatest musical comebacks of the decade. Who did I miss?

Today, we take a look at the reign of terror Alton Coleman and Debra Brown created during 1984.

One of the best selling rock albums of the 80s is also one of the easiest to listen to. But it was anything but easy to record.

Being a mom during the 1980s was hard work! Today, I take a closer look at motherhood in the 80s and what all it entailed.


Once upon a time, Cabbage Patch Kids were everywhere!

A handful of the most epically bad movies from the 1980s.

You've heard of the Moth Man from Point Pleasant, WV but have you heard of his Russian counterpart?

Today, we examine one of the most historic events to take place during the 80s.

From rock star to fighting censorship, Dee Snider was one of the most iconic musicians from the 80s. Happy 71st Birthday!

The spread of the Satanic Panic, it's causes and the fallout still experienced today.

The cause and rebound of Black Monday, October 19, 1987.

How the Swiss watch brand Swatch saved an industry while becoming a cultural fashion movement.

This episode explores the rise of 80's horror movies and the iconic characters created.

A look back at one of the most baffling unsolved crimes of the 1980's-The Tylenol Murders.

A look at some of the most controversial, banned and censored music videos of the 80s.

A look back at one of the 80's most underrated acting talents.

On this day in 80's history, the most trusted man in America-Walter Cronkite-retires from broadcast journalism.
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